Hello, I am wondering if anyone has dealt with some of the problems I am going through and maybe can help me out with some feedback. I have been on trilafon for quite sometime came off abruptly although, did phone my doctor to let him know. I was originally on it for Schizoid effective and I am on Depakote ER for bipolar. Trilafon I was taking for voices and depakote for manic depression. Although, I was taking 16mg. of trilafon. 8mg. in the morning and 8mg. in the p.m. did not agree with me. For I formed tardive disconisia on it. (Movements). I came off of it anyway. And my doctor either wants to put me on invega and or a brand new medicine on the market. Thats not a commonly known drug. It targets both Bipolar and Schizoid effective and schizophrenia. It is called Cephra. under the tongue disolving and administered twice a day. Although, I would start once a day first if I go on this. Has anyone heard of these two medications and or, know the side effects? Also, my insurance medicare is being dropped from my plan so, I do not know if I can take anything. Do not want to go into a hospital in order to go on medications. Basically, running out of options. These are the last two medications as well for me to try and I need a medicine right now not so much for bipolar cause, I am on something already. but, for (voices) Schizoid-effective a part of schizophrenia. I do not know what to do and feel helpless that I have been on over one hundred and fifty drugs since, I was 4yrs.old. I am now fourty. Does anyone know also, what plans of insurance are out their to pay for medications. Besides, Humana, and medicare, medicaid. please can use some helpful advice by, anyone. Thanks.View Thread

I found this site several months ago after reading about the organization being considered for one of Chase Charities $100,000 awards (they won one too).

They do so many good things that I don't know where to start. The site has all kinds of really great stuff to just read and do, like news, music, blogs, facts, quotes and an online store, along with links for social networking with them.

In 2010 TWLOHA, together with The Kristin Brooks Hope Center (http://www.Hopeline.com ) and PostSecret (http://www.PostSecret.com ) are hoping to launch their latest effort - something I'm sure we all can appreciate. It's called IMAlive - a virtual crisis intervention network that will consist of volunteers who are all trained and certified (actually they're still recruiting volunteers as I type this).

This is going to be the FIRST live online crisis network with 100% of its staff certified and trained in crisis intervention.

TWLOHA also has what's known as a "Street Team", which I recently joined, because it's a way to help the org for those of us with little or no cash to spare, yet still want to show support. One of the things I've done is put their background and logo on my Twitter profile, but there are other things too (if that is of any interest).

Even if you aren't in need of, or interested in, the other pages & links, I still think a lot of you might really like the TWLOHA site.

Here is a page that lists crisis hotlines for every occasion from pet loss to al-anon to domestic violence to eating disorders to gay/lesbian to headache help to incest to pot to lyme disease to suicide...so if you have a crisis, go to this link. These people are trained to help. JoyeView Thread

this is a website you can go to if you want to listen to music and find it easily. Especially if you dont want to go to youtube or watch the vidoes and just want the song.This is a free site an i go on it all the time when at work. being able to listen to music in a quite and boring place is always a good thing for me.Go ahead an give it a tryheres an example to looking up a song/band

click in the search bar thingyou want to listen to green day? okjust type in green day and click search, you will get all their songs

if you want to narrow down the search more for a song you want to hear by them just type ingreen day - time of your life

Cognitive distortions are simply ways that our mind convinces us of something that isn’t really true. These inaccurate thoughts are usually used to reinforce negative thinking or emotions — telling ourselves things that sound rational and accurate, but really only serve to keep us feeling bad about ourselves. Cognitive distortions are at the core of what many cognitive-behavioral and other kinds of therapists try and help a person learn to change in psychotherapy . By learning to correctly identify this kind of thinking a person can then answer the negative thinking back, and refute it. By refuting the negative thinking over and over again, it will slowly diminish overtime and be automatically replaced by more rational, balanced thinking. For a complete list of the 15 common cognitive distortions orginally identified by Aaron Beck see link.View Thread

Is your heart racing? Are you fatigued? Do you have shortness of breath or intestinal problems? All of these could be a reaction to anxiety. Anxiety is a coping mechanism and natural reaction to stress. Our bodies react naturally to the stresses in our life, but how do we help curb the stress? One way is with a hydrotherapy technique called a neutral bath. A neutral bath can help with relieving stress and anxiety , as well as insomnia and exhaustion. It also helps in the relaxation of muscles and nerves associated with the brain and spine. Combining this with relaxing aroma therapy, like lavender , is an added bonus. SO if your are looking to reduce your stress level at the end of the day, or if you just need some time to relax, try a neutral bath. Always see your medical doctor for any symptoms that you may have.View Thread

TOP 10 TIPS for HIGHER-FUNCTIONING BIPOLAR LIVING in 2010 What Professionals Need to Know for Professional Results... by David Mariant – "The Bipolar Coach"Below are ten key tips for living with bipolar successfully in 2010. Each tip will be open for discussion on my new bipolar discussion forum. I encourage you to join the conversation at: www.SurvivingBipolar.com/forums

1) “Begin with the End in Mind” – A famous quote by author Steven Covey. Do you know the importance of goal setting? Do you know how to set goals? 2) Knowledge is Power - Do you know if you have the signs and symptoms of bipolar? Do you know what the signs and symptoms of bipolar disorder are? 3) Strategies for Success - Living with bipolar disorder in a higher functioning way is no accident. Do you know what the best bipolar life strategies are? 4) Implement your plan – Even the best strategies will not help you achieve bipolar living success without implementation. Do you have a plan? 5) Monitor your Moods – Do you track your moods? Do you know if you are in a safe place today? Are you heading into danger or recovering from an episode? 6) Peers who Understand You – Who in your life understands what you are going through? Who do you trust when you want honest and caring feedback? 7) Life History - Have you created a timeline for your life and noted the events that you’d like to repeat or avoid? Do you benefit from your past? Expect Results – Higher Functioning Bipolar Living can be achieved and believing in results is a great place to begin. What is holding you back? 9) Positive Self-Talk – We are what we think, right? What have you been thinking about lately? Who and what is your source for positive self-talk? 10) Integrity - We are all of these: body, mind, intellect, and spirit. With balance in these areas we have the best foundation for higher functioning bipolar living.View Thread

I think I posted this link awhile back, but I really enjoy this site, so thought I'd add it again. It was founded by Joey Pantoliano, who's suffered from clinical depression.

It's fairly new, growing nicely, and has lots of helpful, useful, and even entertaining things going on - videos, blogs, NKM2 events info, "Joey's Page", plus links to other great resources, including the ones we all know like NAMI & SAMHSA, along with a few others I wasn't familiar with.

NKM2 is a "public charity, whose purpose is to remove the stigma attached to brain dis-ease through education and the breaking down of societal barriers...Goal: To make Brain Dis-ease cool and sexy...."

Hi all -Many of you may already know of Dr. David Miklowitz' book, The Bipolar Disorder Survival Guide: What You and Your Family Need to Know (Guilford Press, 2002), a terrific and highly readable discussion about the illness, its features, its management, and plenty of tips. - Dr. G.View Thread

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